Morning Wire Terrorists at the Border | 9.23.22
Sep 23, 2022
The podcast highlights an alarming rise in criminal activity, including suspected terrorists crossing the U.S. southern border, igniting debates over national security. It warns of America's technological lag behind China in key areas like AI and 5G, stressing potential risks to the economy and security. Additionally, it delves into the political landscape ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on crucial House races that could shift power dynamics in Congress. The discussion underscores the urgency for domestic production to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.
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Terrorist Apprehensions at the Border
- Border Patrol agents arrested more suspected terrorists this fiscal year than in the past five years combined.
- This number is likely an undercount due to "gotaways" who evade border enforcement.
U.S. Falling Behind China in Tech
- The U.S. is falling behind China in microelectronics, 5G connectivity, and AI, creating economic dependence.
- This dependence poses national security risks and potential economic disruption.
House Race Tightening
- The race for the House is tightening, with 30 toss-up races potentially deciding control.
- Republicans are still favored, but their predicted majority could be smaller than initially anticipated.